Which volcano is the tallest from base to summit on Earth?
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Mauna Kea is often cited as the tallest volcano from base to summit when measured from its base on the ocean floor. Its total height exceeds 10,000 meters.
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Mauna Kea in Hawaii is often described as the tallest volcano on Earth when measured from its base on the seafloor to its summit. Although its summit is only about 4,207 meters above sea level, the mountain’s underwater base makes its total volcanic height exceed 10,000 meters. This measurement method differs from the more commonly cited summit-above-sea-level ranking. Mauna Kea is a dormant shield volcano and one of the most prominent mountains in the Pacific.
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